http://iawf.orgIowa Women's Foundation - Investing in the dreams of girls and the power of women Recently Posted News ItemsEN2012-May-18 00:00:00 GMThttp://iawf.orgadmin@yourdomain.comIowa Women's Foundation - Investing in the dreams of girls and the power of womenWebsite Baker CMS RSS News Feed2012-Mar-09, 12:18(Stephanie Hamilton 2012-Mar-09, 12:18) Be among the leaders investing in women-focused projects at IWF's 16th Annual Awards Luncheon. Through strategic investments and collaborations, IWF seeks to create lasting social change for all Iowans. The path there is crafted through the melding of community support and innovative ideas - all of which we will be celebrating on Friday, September 28, 2012 from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at the Coralville Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. Tickets are $50 with a reduced student rate of $25. Tables of eight are $400. Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Diana Brayton, diana@iawf.org, for more information. Learn more about our annual awards luncheon.  http://iawf.org/pages/posts/16th-annual-luncheon-98.phpStephanie Hamilton2012-Mar-06, 12:49(Stephanie Hamilton 2012-Mar-06, 12:49) The Iowa Women's Foundation (IWF) will accept grant applications for the 2013 year through June 1, 2012. All applications for IWF funding must be specifically for women and/or girls in Iowa. Informal groups of women and/or girls, grassroots organizations and formal nonprofit organizations may apply for funding.http://iawf.org/pages/posts/funds-available-118.phpStephanie Hamilton2012-May-14, 15:06(Stephanie Hamilton 2012-May-14, 15:06) http://iawf.org/pages/posts/run-like-a-mother-146.phpStephanie Hamilton2012-Mar-13, 15:03(Stephanie Hamilton 2012-Mar-13, 15:03) Do you HAVE a mother? Do you KNOW a mother? Are YOU a mother? If you answered YES to any of the above, then the 9th Annual Run Like a Mother race is for YOU! On Saturday, May 12, 2012, Chicks for Change is hosting Run Like a Mother, a 4 mile run/walk to benefit the Iowa Women’s Foundation. Registration ONLINE   http://iawf.org/pages/posts/register-now-for-the-9th-annual-run-like-a-mother-race-115.phpStephanie Hamilton2012-May-03, 14:32(Dayna B. 2012-May-03, 14:32)  You're invited to UNWIND at the East West School of Integrative Healing Arts Purchase a ticket for a night of relaxation on Thursday, May 10th, 2012 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.  http://iawf.org/pages/posts/unwind-121.phpDayna B.2012-May-11, 14:06(Stephanie Hamilton 2012-May-11, 14:06) http://iawf.org/pages/posts/honoring-amazing-women-145.phpStephanie Hamilton2012-May-08, 09:22(Stephanie Hamilton 2012-May-08, 09:22) http://iawf.org/pages/posts/bully-panel-144.phpStephanie Hamilton2012-May-01, 15:05(Dayna B. 2012-May-01, 15:05) http://iawf.org/pages/posts/braking-traffik-143.phpDayna B.2012-May-02, 10:48(Stephanie Hamilton 2012-May-02, 10:48) What is the current status of women and girls in Iowa? One year ago, the Iowa Women's Leadership Project formed to uncover the answers and unite to take action. The first step of this journey was to release the SHE MATTERS - 2012 Status of Women and Girls in Iowa.  http://iawf.org/pages/posts/she-matters---2012-status-of-women-and-girls-in-iowa-142.phpStephanie Hamilton2012-Mar-22, 08:23(Dayna B. 2012-Mar-22, 08:23) What do you know about the women and men who sacrificed in order for women to have the right to vote? Come to the Coralville Public Library on March 27th to learn more.http://iawf.org/pages/posts/iron-jawed-angels-136.phpDayna B.2012-Mar-12, 16:24(Dayna B. 2012-Mar-12, 16:24) Each May, we pause to collectively remember an important truth: The women we know work hard.http://iawf.org/pages/posts/flowers-die-but-dreams-can-live-on-forever-120.phpDayna B.2012-Mar-30, 13:57(Dayna B. 2012-Mar-30, 13:57) Mary Beth Guillaume, President and Founder of Lionne Designs said, “I have been passionate about the Iowa Women’s Foundation mission from the moment I was introduced to it. It is so perfectly aligned with our philosophy at Lionne of encouraging women to truly believe in themselves. I really look forward to a great partnership and the chance to impact the women and girls of Iowa.”http://iawf.org/pages/posts/encouraging-women-to-truly-believe-in-themselves-92.phpDayna B.2011-Nov-28, 12:16(Dayna B. 2011-Nov-28, 12:16) Female athletes often get overlooked as athletes and are labeled as sex symbols. Just google women wrestlers and you'll find pages of 'professional' female wrestlers with names like Steel Kitten and no mention of the top-ranked USA National Women's Wrestling Team. http://iawf.org/pages/posts/meet-the-usa-national-womens-wrestling-team-135.phpDayna B.2011-Aug-19, 15:47(Dayna B. 2011-Aug-19, 15:47) JOIN US ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 26th! On Women’s Equality Day, we will meet at 11:30 a.m. at The Old Capital Senate Chambers to sing our remake of The Girl That I Marry…now The Woman I Vote For…in a filmed rendition. Our goal is to gather at least 79 women; the total number of women needed to elect to the Iowa legislature and the Iowa delegation to U.S. Congress in order to achieve political equity. Please pass this invitation along! Download the lyrics. Listen to the tune, with the original lyrics, on YouTube.http://iawf.org/pages/posts/voices-united-for-political-equity-129.phpDayna B.2011-Aug-19, 12:51(Dayna B. 2011-Aug-19, 12:51) The League of Women Voters of Johnson County, 50-50 in 2020, AAUW, Iowa Women’s Foundation and the Women’s Resource and Action Center have joined forces with the 5th Annual Landlocked Film Festival to bring Miss Representation to Iowa City. The film will be shown at the Bijou Theatre, The University of Iowa 166-B Iowa Memorial Union, on Friday, August 26 at 6 pm followed by Roxanne Conlin, a Des Moines activist and attorney. Conlin ran for Iowa governor in 1982 and U.S. Senate in 2010. Learn more about her experience with the press and what we can do to begin to change societal attitudes regarding women and girls. A second screening will be held on Saturday, August 27 at 11 a.m. at The Englert, 221 East Washington Street, Iowa City.http://iawf.org/pages/posts/women-leaders-join-forces-to-showcase-miss-representation-131.phpDayna B.